| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $130.73 | 7.867% | $141.0145 | $141.01 | $141.00 | $141.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.88 | 5.825% | $83.4748 | $83.47 | $83.45 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.69 | 12.508% | $58.1554 | $58.16 | $58.15 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.63 | 3.696% | $18.2816 | $18.28 | $18.30 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.93 | 9.857% | $107.583 | $107.58 | $107.60 | $107.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.95 | 3.684% | $60.0849 | $60.08 | $60.10 | $60.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.49 | 12.178% | $272.0204 | $272.02 | $272.00 | $272.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $677.30 | $740.6146 | $740.60 | $740.60 | $740.70 | |